Herbal tea, regenerative coffee (find the producer) and foraged fruit breakfast

The day begins with the launch and review of an update on ‘where we are’ guiding Kenya’s circular plastics transition. This session introduces:

- Sustainable packaging design guidelines

- A refreshed list of problematic plastics to eliminate

- Progress metrics toward national and Pact targets for 2026

This spotlight celebrates breakthrough innovations in packaging, waste management, and reuse systems – that are contributing to implementing the Elimination list (with WWF)

Herbal tea, regenerative coffee (find the producer) and foraged fruit breakfast

1. EPR & Legislation -> How does implementation looks like for Counties
session breaks down how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks can be fully implemented, enforced, and made inclusive. It addresses regulatory clarity, producer compliance, community-level coordination, and alignment with global frameworks like the Plastics Treaty.

2. Community Impact – Coastal Plastics
Coastal initiatives & action in the spotlight New results, CBO efforts, Material Recovery Facilities, Local waste pickers’ stories, Business development and Grassroot entrepreneurs in action. With voices of the youth, NGOs, and CBOs in Kenya’s marine and island communities. ​

3. Flower Pact – Sector specific Plastic Action
The launch of the Flower Pact, a voluntary agreement focused on redesigning plastic use within Kenya’s Flori (and Horti)culture sector

A zero-waste lunch featuring ancient grains, climate-resilient crops, and produce from regenerative farms.

A workshop for 50 women entrepreneurs in the waste sector. It will involve practical sessions on developing entrepreneurship skills, including business planning, marketing strategies, leadership, and financial management. The hands-on sessions will reference the Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit to empower women to find their voice and place in the sector.
Co-hosted by Denmark In Kenya – led by AfroWema & Greenthing

This session highlights efforts to reduce single-use plastics in eco-lodges, marine tourism, and conservation areas, while promoting regenerative tourism models. Tourism offers both a challenge and opportunity for circular plastic solutions. This session highlights efforts to reduce single-use plastics in eco-lodges, marine tourism, and conservation areas, while promoting regenerative tourism models.

Is there a future for Global Plastics Treaty 2.0? And how does the next INC look like? What happened, and how can we unite the ambitious countries to make great strides?
Co-hosted by KAS

The day concludes with an inspiring showcase of innovation, a public vote on the Plastics Challenge winner, and the launch of a Digital Commitment Card for organizations and individuals to track progress toward their 2026 plastics goals.